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Business skills every spine surgeon should know: Dr. Philip Louie

Spine surgeon Philip Louie, MD, of Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, wants to sharpen his administrative knowledge this year.

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USOP's physician-powered strategies

JR Woodall, MD, PhD, has an important role amid a new era of board leadership within U.S. Orthopaedic Partners.

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How data can improve orthopedic revenue cycles

Revenue cycle will be a key evolution within orthopedic management service organizations, JR Woodall, MD, PhD, said.

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Zimmer Biomet names new chief communications officer

Zimmer Biomet has appointed Kristen Cardillo to serve as senior vice president and chief communications officer.

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Orthopedist mental health and well-being: 15 things to know

For the majority of orthopedists, quality of life has not improved over the last three years, according to Medscape's "Striving for Balance in Your Specialty: Medscape Orthopedist Mental Health &...

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Orthopedic surgeons' proudest cases

Orthopedic surgeons face a number of diverse cases every year, with some being more difficult and involved than others. 

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Steindler Orthopedics to transition to Epic

Iowa City-based Steindler Orthopedics is becoming one of the first private orthopedic groups in the region to transfer to Epic's electronic health records system, according to a March 6 report from the...

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Summit Spine expands

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Summit Spine & Joint Centers added a new clinic in Covington, Ga.

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Aurora Spine completes enrollment in lumbar fusion study

Aurora Spine completed enrollment for its Refine study on lumbar interlaminar fusion, according to a March 10 news release. 

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FDA expands indications for BEAR implant

Miach Orthopaedics' BEAR (bridge-enhanced ACL restoration) implant is now available to treat children and adolescents with anterior cruciate ligament tears after the FDA expanded its clearance.

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University Orthopedics partners with local artist collective

Providence, R.I.-based University Orthopedics has partnered with the Newport Artists Collective to display artwork at University Orthopedics' 10,000-square-foot location in Middletown, R.I., according...

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Ceasing Ozempic before joint replacements: 7 things to know

While GLP-1s have been a major talking point in orthopedic and spine care over the last year as more Americans are turning to the medications to lose weight, there is still much to be studied when it...

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Female orthopedic surgeons entering profession at much lower rates than other...

While more women have pursued careers in medicine over the last 20 to 30 years, representation in orthopedics is still lagging, according to a new study presented at the 2025 annual meeting of the...

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Dr. Chester Donnally performs 1st AR spinal fusion with Spineology tech

Augmented reality in spine surgery has been around for several years, and Chester Donnally, III, MD, is pushing the technology forward in the specialty.

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DMOS Orthopaedic Care plans new Iowa facility

West Des Moines, Iowa-based DMOS Orthopaedic Care is building a 12,000-square-foot facility in Norwalk, Iowa, according to a March 8 report from Independent Advocate.

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Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics faces data breach

Austin-based Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics has notified the Texas Attorney General's Office of a data breach impacting 90,000 patients, according to a March 7 report from ClassAction.org.

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Dr. Keith Meister to treat Toronto Blue Jays reliever

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson is scheduled to meet with orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister, MD, after experiencing right elbow discomfort. 

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United Musculoskeletal Partners adds chief people officer

United Musculoskeletal Partners added Audrey Grolig as chief people officer, the management services organization said in a March 10 LinkedIn post.

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Dr. René Castelein named incoming editor-in-chief of Spine Deformity Journal

René Castelein, MD, PhD, will be the next editor-in-chief of Spine Deformity Journal, starting Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Scoliosis Research Society. 

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2 spine codes in need of 'modernization'

Spine surgery and innovations are evolving, but some billing codes need to catch up to the current pace, Morgan Lorio, MD, said.

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